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Ted, I smoked about three bowls of Old Gowrie in it but I just smoked a bowl of Raspberries in Cream and the flavor I got was just awsome.
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I've read that lat blends will color a meer faster than any other type of tobacco but I can't vouch for the validity of that statement since I haven't tried it. With the casings, flavorings, PG, etc., added to aros I imagine they would help color a meer fast which is probably why Ted's meers are doing so well. IIRC, somewhere on the forum I posted a few pics of his meers last summer that are worth a look.
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Hi fellas...I went looking for it and when I found it I realized that I'd missed the post on Mikes "voodoo woman"....so I answered him and bumped it up all at the same time.
Clever little devil, ain't I??  
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Jan/10/06, 12:52 pm
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Clever and thoughtful! 
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Jan/10/06, 6:48 pm
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I'm a tad confused about a point here. I just bought my first meer and so did a lot of reading up on caring for it. Everything I read indicated that one should keep the inside of the bowl clean and not allow any cake to build up at all as the pipe will smoke better and meershaum doesn't burn like briar so no protective cake is needed anyway.
I also read that one should never, ever ream out a meer bowl as it could be damaged.
Not starting an argument here, just want clarification from those more experienced with meers than I. I love the way the meer smokes and plan to buy more of them so I want to make sure to take proper care of them.
I never would have thought to use Dawn to clean the outside. Thanks for that.
Also, how does one go about rewaxing a meer? I don't need to do so right now but you never know when you may run across an estate.
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Mason, Ted can enlighten you on rewaxing of a meer. As far as keeping the cake out, the way I do it is after smoking and letting the pipe cool down, I use a paper towel and twist down into the bowl wiping everything out. I use a dry one most the time, but have heard plenty from people that use a damp one, and on occasion I've done that. I don't smoke mine as much as Ted does his, but haven't got a bit of cake buildup in any of mine.
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DAWGR, that's basically the same way I do mine, with a dry paper towel.
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Dry or damp...either one works great. I have one of those kitchen "scratcher pads", about 6" square and around 3/16" thick...on occasion I clip off a strip and lightly ream the bowl with that. I NEVER use a reamer! Especially with older pipes that have been smoked for a great number of years, the pipe material becomes a bit soft from absorbing all that smoke and tobacco moisture. These, I take especial care with, both smoking and cleaning. Otherwise, they can be handled much as described above.
Re-waxing: I take pure bees wax, either new or used depending on the finish I want. New wax leaves a clear, slightly honey-colored finish...used has a rich amber color. Heat it in a pan which is in a pan of water so as not to scorch the wax. With Q-tips and cotton swabs, rub the wax into the pipe, being sure to get the wax into all the crevases, nooks and crannies. Goop it on! Don't worry about the cotton sticking to the pipe....we'll deal with that later.
After the pipe is completely covered...careful not to get wax in the bowl or mortise...and cooled, dig out your heat gun or the ol' ladys hair dryer. Turn it on high and start working your way around and down the pipe, melting and blowing the excess wax off of the pipe. this is where we get rid of the cotton junk too.... As you get the wax off, gently buff the pipe with a soft piece of flannel or a soft chamoise. Work the excess wax out of the crecices as you go.
Once you've worked over the entire pipe, let it cool and sit for a few days. Here's the trick....treat it as you would a brand new meer, being very careful not to handle the meer for at least 20-30 bowls. Like with a new meer, this allows the wax to "set". I've found that re-waxing often enhances the existing color on the pipe....kind of a bonus. Some people who are REAL into coloring, re-wax every few months.....I prefer smoking them, and while I love the coloring process, that's second to the pleasure I get from a great tasting tobacco in a great smoking pipe.
OK gang....that's MY take on re-waxing. Anyone have additions or corrections to what I have here? I'm always open to new/better ways of careing for these beauties.... 
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Thanks. Good to know I'm starting off with good habits with the meer.
Rewaxing sounds like a lot of trouble. While I've seen some nicely colored meers and they look nice, I'm not entirely sure it's worth all the trouble to get them colored out like that. I'd rather be smoking it. LOL
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